“The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves.” – Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

Delhi Public School R.K. Puram observed Teachers’ Day on September 3, 2026. The programme was organised to honour and thank the teaching staff for their continuous guidance, hard work and support of the students. The programme was attended by the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, along with the Vice Principals: Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kathuria, Mr Mukesh Kumar and Ms Rashmi Malhotra; Headmistresses: Dr Anubha Gopal (Classes IX-X), Ms Vandana Chandhoke (Classes VI-VIII) and Ms Vinita Gupta (Vasant Vihar) , Ms Dimple Menon (EOK) and Academic Head IBDP Mr Ajay Goyal. Ms Vibha Arora of the Physics Department (RK Puram) and Ms Mitali Malhotra of the Mathematics Department (East of Kailash) were felicitated in recognition of their commitment, professionalism and significant contribution to the teaching-learning processes. Their sincere effort and dedication towards the holistic development of students were acknowledged and appreciated.

In his address, the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, wished the teachers on Teachers’ Day and stated that he regards the school’s educators as among the finest in the world. He expressed his sincere appreciation and pride in their ongoing efforts and commitment to the institution.

This was followed by a Hasya Kavi Sammelan organised as a vibrant and entertaining segment of the Teachers’ Day programme. The session featured noted contemporary Hindi poets, namely, Shri Dinesh Raghuvanshi, Shri Vinod Pal, Shri Dilip Sharma, Shri Arun Gemini and Dr Praveen Shukla.

The poets presented humorous and thought-provoking compositions on diverse themes, including human values and the importance of smile and laughter in everyday life. 

Through wit, parody and satire, the poets conveyed meaningful messages while keeping the audience thoroughly engaged and entertained and created a lively and cheerful atmosphere. The programme concluded with the Principal extending his compliments to the poets and feliciating them on stage as a mark of respect.

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“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.” — Joseph Joubert

On 29th August 2026, Delhi Public School RK Puram hosted the annual inter-school debate competition, ‘Outspoken’. The event was organised by DebSoc, the English Debating Society of the school and witnessed the active participation of sixteen schools from all over Delhi NCR. The event featured two different formats: Conventional Debate and Turncoat Debate which were adjudicated by six jury members. 

The Conventional Debate was adjudicated by Ms Anika, an Economics undergraduate at the University of Delhi; Ms Kashvi Arora, currently in her fourth year of Psychology Honours and Mr Prerit Lal, an undergraduate at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi. 

The Turncoat Debate was adjudicated by Mr Adamya Sharma, an undergraduate student from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi; Ms Payal Srivastava, an undergraduate student passionate about advocacy, communication and social change and Ms Vaishnavi Singh, an undergraduate student at Motilal Nehru College, University of Delhi. 

In the Conventional format, the participants presented their views on motions like universal basic income funded by a wealth tax, quotas for women in corporate leadership, free movement of labour among ASEAN member states, the role of intentions and consequences in judging morality, etc. The participants in the Turncoat Debate faced the challenging task of switching stances mid-debate on topics which they received on the spot with thirty minutes of preparation time.

In the valedictory ceremony, the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar congratulated all the participating schools and emphasized on the importance of the spirit of participation over the joy of winning. He reflected on the importance of debating and how it stimulates the mind, thereby encouraging students to think critically, analyse different perspectives and articulate their ideas with clarity and confidence. He highlighted that a debater’s greatest strength lies not merely in the knowledge they possess, but in their ability to apply it spontaneously and effectively. 

The results of the event were as follows:

The best speakers in each format were as follows: 

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The school had the privilege of hosting a distinguished Finnish delegation on 1 September 2026 as part of an enriching interaction focused on education, innovation, sustainability, and youth development.

The visiting delegation comprised Mr Aaro Angerpuro, Finnish delegate, Helsinki-based entrepreneur and sustainability professional with a focus on youth leadership; Mr Antony Sundström, Finnish delegate and mentor working in the areas of education, innovation, and youth entrepreneurship; Ms. Meike Krautscheid, Director of the Finland2030 initiative; Mr Rahul J. Nair, Co-Founder, Lifology, Occupational Psychologist and Psychometrician and Mr Abhishek Kr. Singh, Associate Vice President, Lifology.

The delegation was welcomed by the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar, who interacted with the visitors and engaged in an insightful discussion on the education systems of Finland and India. The conversation explored areas of mutual interest, including innovative approaches to learning, student development, entrepreneurship, sustainability and the role of education in preparing young people for the future. The interaction was also attended by Dr Atika Dayal, Head of the English Department; Ms Sudeepta Chatterjee, IB Diploma Programme Coordinator;  Activity In-charges: Ms Preeti Pratihari and Ms Kaveri Dhar; School Counsellors: Ms Kanika Madan and Ms Zoya; Ms Taruna Kapoor, In-charge of the AI Innovation & Incubation Centre and Mr Aryan Tayal, CS Faculty, IBDP.

As part of their visit, the delegation toured the school’s AI Innovation & Incubation Centre. They observed the functioning of the Humanoid Robot at the AI Centre, saw the Project Presentation of the team of students who created an App-Bibliotech as a part of their AI learning  and interacted enthusiastically with the student appointees. The students actively engaged with the visitors and asked questions about Finnish culture, the education system, sports, youth opportunities and everyday life in Finland. The exchange provided students with an opportunity to broaden their global perspective and learn directly from the international guests.

The delegation subsequently visited the IB Wing, where they observed students engaged in practical work in the Chemistry Laboratory under the guidance of the faculty, Dr Aparna Monga. It was an excellent opportunity to showcase student-led applied learning, scientific inquiry and the effective use of laboratory technology.

The students demonstrated different titration techniques, including redox titration using KMnO₄ versus Mohr’s salt and acid–base titration involving HCl and a strong base. They also demonstrated paper chromatography, explaining the principle of separation and the movement of components through the stationary and mobile phases. This was followed by the starch–iodine–amylase investigation, demonstrating the effect of temperature and enzyme concentration on starch breakdown. There was also the flame-test demonstration, where students explained the characteristic flame colours of different metal ions. The delegates enthusiastically participated by preparing and testing salts, observing the apple-green flame of barium and crimson-red flame of strontium.

The visit was a valuable opportunity for cross-cultural exchange and educational dialogue. It offered meaningful insights into the similarities and differences between the Finnish and Indian education systems while highlighting the importance of innovation, student agency, sustainability and global collaboration in contemporary education.

The interaction with the Finnish delegates was an enriching experience for both students and faculty and served as an encouraging step towards fostering international educational connections and collaborative learning opportunities.

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